View of Zhenyuan ancient town in SW China

An aerial drone photo shows a view of Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. With a history of over 2,000 years, the ancient town of Zhenyuan sits at riverside in Guizhou's mountains. The Wuyang River curves through its heart, forming a harmonious picture with traditional wooden houses built right over the water. Stone bridges connect both banks, where you can see boats gliding past reflections of glowing lanterns at night. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

An aerial drone photo shows a view of Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 19, 2025. With a history of over 2,000 years, the ancient town of Zhenyuan sits at riverside in Guizhou's mountains. The Wuyang River curves through its heart, forming a harmonious picture with traditional wooden houses built right over the water. Stone bridges connect both banks, where you can see boats gliding past reflections of glowing lanterns at night. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

An aerial drone photo shows a night view of Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 19, 2025. With a history of over 2,000 years, the ancient town of Zhenyuan sits at riverside in Guizhou's mountains. The Wuyang River curves through its heart, forming a harmonious picture with traditional wooden houses built right over the water. Stone bridges connect both banks, where you can see boats gliding past reflections of glowing lanterns at night. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

An aerial drone photo shows a view of Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. With a history of over 2,000 years, the ancient town of Zhenyuan sits at riverside in Guizhou's mountains. The Wuyang River curves through its heart, forming a harmonious picture with traditional wooden houses built right over the water. Stone bridges connect both banks, where you can see boats gliding past reflections of glowing lanterns at night. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

This photo shows Zhenyuan ancient town in misty rain in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 21, 2025. With a history of over 2,000 years, the ancient town of Zhenyuan sits at riverside in Guizhou's mountains. The Wuyang River curves through its heart, forming a harmonious picture with traditional wooden houses built right over the water. Stone bridges connect both banks, where you can see boats gliding past reflections of glowing lanterns at night. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

This photo shows Zhenyuan ancient town in misty rain in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 21, 2025. With a history of over 2,000 years, the ancient town of Zhenyuan sits at riverside in Guizhou's mountains. The Wuyang River curves through its heart, forming a harmonious picture with traditional wooden houses built right over the water. Stone bridges connect both banks, where you can see boats gliding past reflections of glowing lanterns at night. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

An aerial drone photo shows a sunset view of Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. With a history of over 2,000 years, the ancient town of Zhenyuan sits at riverside in Guizhou's mountains. The Wuyang River curves through its heart, forming a harmonious picture with traditional wooden houses built right over the water. Stone bridges connect both banks, where you can see boats gliding past reflections of glowing lanterns at night. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

This photo shows a view of Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 19, 2025. With a history of over 2,000 years, the ancient town of Zhenyuan sits at riverside in Guizhou's mountains. The Wuyang River curves through its heart, forming a harmonious picture with traditional wooden houses built right over the water. Stone bridges connect both banks, where you can see boats gliding past reflections of glowing lanterns at night. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

An aerial drone photo shows a night view of Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 19, 2025. With a history of over 2,000 years, the ancient town of Zhenyuan sits at riverside in Guizhou's mountains. The Wuyang River curves through its heart, forming a harmonious picture with traditional wooden houses built right over the water. Stone bridges connect both banks, where you can see boats gliding past reflections of glowing lanterns at night. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

An aerial drone photo shows a sunset view of Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. With a history of over 2,000 years, the ancient town of Zhenyuan sits at riverside in Guizhou's mountains. The Wuyang River curves through its heart, forming a harmonious picture with traditional wooden houses built right over the water. Stone bridges connect both banks, where you can see boats gliding past reflections of glowing lanterns at night. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

This photo shows a night view of Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. With a history of over 2,000 years, the ancient town of Zhenyuan sits at riverside in Guizhou's mountains. The Wuyang River curves through its heart, forming a harmonious picture with traditional wooden houses built right over the water. Stone bridges connect both banks, where you can see boats gliding past reflections of glowing lanterns at night. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

An aerial drone photo shows a sunset view of Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. With a history of over 2,000 years, the ancient town of Zhenyuan sits at riverside in Guizhou's mountains. The Wuyang River curves through its heart, forming a harmonious picture with traditional wooden houses built right over the water. Stone bridges connect both banks, where you can see boats gliding past reflections of glowing lanterns at night. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)